15 of My Favorite Ipad Apps

Since many friends have asked me about my favorite Ipad Apps I went ahead and create this list to share my favorite Ipad apps that are not games. In a future post will share my favorite games. Inability for you to test an App before you buy it s something I think Apple should clearly change in the near future so they eliminate the risk of people spending there money on an app they will not use.

Penultimate – When I am not carrying my Moleskine Ruled Notebook Pocket (amazon affiliate link) and I want to make a quick layout by hand I am choose to use Penultimate. It can work with your hand or a Stylus for the Ipad it allows you to create multiple notebooks.

Description (from Itunes)
The best-selling handwriting app for iPad. You’ll get the fast, tactile gratification of writing on paper, with digital power and flexibility. Take notes, keep sketches, or share your next breakthrough idea — in the office, on the go, or home on the sofa.

Evernote – I started this post on Evernote and then switched over to my blog. This multiple purpose tool can sync with your pc, Iphone, Blackberry, Droid, and other devices and store various types of files.

Description (from Evernote.com)
Evernote for iPad lets you make new text and audio notes, as well as view your existing Evernote content all with a swipe or tap of your finger.

Mindnode – I usually use it on my Mac but when I am on the go I am able to connect and organize my ideas on the Ipad and Iphone to later synchronize or share. I use this application daily for many things from writing blog posts to organizing my presentations.

Description (from Itunes)

MindNode is a very easy and intuitive application for collecting, organizing and

Air Display – I am so used to having a double monitor at home but when I am on the road this application turns my ipad into a second monitor.

Description (from Itunes)

Ever wish you had an extra display for your Mac or Windows computer? There’s an app for that! With Air Display, you can use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch as a wireless display, to extend your computer desktop.

Things – This is the app I use the most on my Mac, Ipad, and Iphone. I literally manage all my tasks on this software. It synchs with all 3 so I am up to date all time on what I need to get done.

Description (from Itunes)
Things is a beautifully focused and amazingly intuitive task manager. Other todo applications either oversimplify or are too difficult to use. Things instead offers the perfect balance between ease of use and powerful features.

Keynote – I am able to edit my presentations, read over them, create one from scratch, or present from my Ipad.

Description (from Itunes)

Keynote, the powerful presentation application for Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. It makes creating a world-class presentation, complete with animated charts and transitions, as simple as touching and tapping.

Pulse News – I use this to get interesting news on many subjects. It serves as aggregator of web content in a very appealing user interface.

Description (from Itunes)

Meet Pulse. A beautiful application that makes reading news fun and engaging. Pulse takes your favorite websites and transforms them into a colorful and interactive mosaic. Tap on an article, and you will see a clean and elegant view of the story. Sharing the story via Facebook, Twitter, Email or Instapaper is as easy as two taps. So good, the app was featured in the App Store Hall of Fame!

The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, giving users the ability to read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. You’ll have access to over 810,000* books in the Kindle Store, including best sellers and new releases. Amazon Whispersync automatically syncs your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices (including Kindle), so you can pick up where you left off on another device.

My favorite iPad app would have to be my TV Everywhere with my employer DISH Network. I love that I can go anywhere and watch all my channels and shows live. I can also access my DVR and set up recordings and watch my recordings. It is great for my kids when I am running errands they love watching their shows they would normally be watching at that time. I heard that Cablevision came out with an iPad app where you can stream 300 channels, but with theirs you are still confined to your home. Why take the mobile out of a mobile device.